# Mel Brooks on The No Agenda Show Mel Brooks comes up in 8 chapters across 8 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from June 2012 to April 2025. - **Chapters:** 8 - **Episodes:** 8 - **Discussed:** June 2012 – April 2025 - **Related topics:** [Adderall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adderall.md), [Bath Salts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bath-salts.md), [Carroll Quigley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carroll-quigley.md), [Censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/censorship.md), [Data Breach](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-breach.md), [Denver](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/denver.md), [Education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education.md), [Equifax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/equifax.md), [Fire And Fury](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fire-and-fury.md), [George Lopez](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-lopez.md) ## Chapters 1–8 of 8 ### Conclave Movie, Hermaphrodite Plot, Spaceballs Comparison - **Episode:** [1759: Eat The Babies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1759-eat-the-babies.md) - **Published:** 2025-04-27 - **Time:** 19:24–22:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1759-eat-the-babies/chapter/conclave-movie-hermaphrodite-plot-spaceballs-comparison.md The hosts discuss the film "Conclave," which saw a spike in viewership following the death of Pope Francis. One analyst compared using the movie as a guide to the Vatican to using "Spaceballs" as a guide to space travel. The discussion centers on the film's controversial ending involving a Pope discovered to have intersex characteristics, which the hosts describe as an unnecessary and disappointing plot twist. Keywords: conclave movie, [mel brooks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mel-brooks.md), spaceballs, vatican politics, plot twist ### Stephen Colbert and The Producers Comparison - **Episode:** [997: Competitive Victimhood](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/997-competitive-victimhood.md) - **Published:** 2018-01-07 - **Time:** 51:21–56:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/997-competitive-victimhood/chapter/stephen-colbert-and-the-producers-comparison.md Late-night host Stephen Colbert used Michael Wolff's book to compare the Trump administration to Mel Brooks' "The Producers," suggesting Trump never intended to win the election. Colbert's monologue included jokes about Melania Trump crying on election night and the campaign's lack of preparation. The hosts critique the audience's reaction to Colbert's Nazi-themed humor. Keywords: [stephen colbert](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stephen-colbert.md), the producers, [mel brooks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mel-brooks.md), [fire and fury](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fire-and-fury.md), [late show](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/late-show.md) ### Homeschooling Advice, Critical Thinking Resources - **Episode:** [994: Scromit](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/994-scromit.md) - **Published:** 2017-12-28 - **Time:** 1:16:56–1:21:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/994-scromit/chapter/homeschooling-advice-critical-thinking-resources.md An anonymous donor requested advice on raising critical thinkers within the public school system. Recommendations included Carroll Quigley's *Tragedy and Hope* (though noted for its extreme length) and Mel Brooks' *History of the World, Part I* for a more entertaining take on historical context. Keywords: [homeschooling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeschooling.md), tragedy and hope, [carroll quigley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carroll-quigley.md), [mel brooks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mel-brooks.md), [education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education.md) ### George Lopez Booed, Mel Brooks on Comedy - **Episode:** [973: Exit on the Floor](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/973-exit-on-the-floor.md) - **Published:** 2017-10-15 - **Time:** 45:40–48:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/973-exit-on-the-floor/chapter/george-lopez-booed-mel-brooks-on-comedy.md Comedian George Lopez was booed off stage at a juvenile diabetes gala in Denver after refusing to stop making Trump jokes at a donor's request. Mel Brooks recently commented that Trump has "ruined comedy" because comedians are too preoccupied with him. Jimmy Fallon is noted for refusing to turn his late-night show into a "hate-Trump" platform. Keywords: [george lopez](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-lopez.md), [denver](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/denver.md), juvenile diabetes, [mel brooks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mel-brooks.md), [jimmy kimmel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jimmy-kimmel.md), [jimmy fallon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jimmy-fallon.md) ### Equifax Data Breach Disclosure, Mel Brooks Interview - **Episode:** [967: dotard](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/967-dotard.md) - **Published:** 2017-09-24 - **Time:** 2:55:12–2:57:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/967-dotard/chapter/equifax-data-breach-disclosure-mel-brooks-interview.md Equifax faced criticism for failing to disclose a March data breach until months later, despite hiring security firm Mandiant to investigate. In other news, filmmaker Mel Brooks stated that his classic comedy "Blazing Saddles" could never be made today due to modern political correctness. Keywords: [equifax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/equifax.md), [mandiant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mandiant.md), [data breach](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-breach.md), [mel brooks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mel-brooks.md), blazing saddles ### Donor Messages, Special Ops and Mel Brooks - **Episode:** [772: Grim Math](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/772-grim-math.md) - **Published:** 2015-11-09 - **Time:** 1:14:43–1:17:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/772-grim-math/chapter/donor-messages-special-ops-and-mel-brooks.md The hosts read various donor notes, including an encoded message from a special operations supporter in California. Sir Jim Spitzer is named the Earl of Suffolk County and requests a clip from Mel Brooks' "History of the World, Part 1." The segment maintains the show's tradition of acknowledging "executive producers" who provide financial support. Keywords: [morgan hill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/morgan-hill.md), [special ops](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/special-ops.md), jim spitzer, [mel brooks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mel-brooks.md), history of the world ### Springtime for Hitler Protest, Cultural Marxism - **Episode:** [743: Misgendering](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/743-misgendering.md) - **Published:** 2015-07-30 - **Time:** 2:18:42–2:21:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/743-misgendering/chapter/springtime-for-hitler-protest-cultural-marxism.md A theater in Maryland is facing protests for its production of Mel Brooks' "The Producers." Activists are demanding the removal of "Springtime for Hitler" scenes, arguing that the satirical use of Nazi symbols is offensive regardless of artistic intent. The hosts view this as an example of growing "cultural Marxism" and hypersensitivity. Keywords: the producers, [mel brooks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mel-brooks.md), [maryland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maryland.md), springtime for hitler, [satire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/satire.md), [censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/censorship.md) ### Bath Salts Hype and World War Z Promotion - **Episode:** [417: Cyber 9/11](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/417-cyber-9-11.md) - **Published:** 2012-06-14 - **Time:** 7:46–9:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/417-cyber-9-11/chapter/bath-salts-hype-and-world-war-z-promotion.md Inquiries among young adults in Los Angeles suggest that the reported "bath salts" drug craze may be exaggerated or manufactured, as local youth are unfamiliar with it despite knowing of other substances like Adderall. A theory is posited that the media focus on the drug serves as a viral marketing campaign for the film World War Z. The film's connection to the son of Mel Brooks is also noted. Keywords: [bath salts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bath-salts.md), [world war z](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-war-z.md), [mel brooks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mel-brooks.md), [adderall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adderall.md), drug trends --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. Every public page on this site has one: add `.md` to its URL, or request it with `Accept: text/markdown`. - [Site index for agents (llms.txt)](https://search.noagendashow.net/llms.txt) - [Home](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - [Search transcripts](https://search.noagendashow.net/search.md) - [All episodes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episodes.md) - [Topics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topics.md) - [People](https://search.noagendashow.net/people.md)